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Tuesday, March 31, 2009

Parmesan Chicken Bites

So I decided to try a new recipe tonight.....Parmesan Chicken Bites...

Don't they look yummy?

With some homemade sauce....

And some whole wheat pasta...

Voila! Dinner is served!
Ok...so now that you have checked the pictures out..do you want the recipe?? Here it is!
Parmesan Chicken Bites
1 clove garlic, minced
1 stick unsalted butter, melted
1 c. dried bread crumbs
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
1/4 tsp salt ( I didn't use)
1/4 tsp garlic salt
A large pinch of Italian Seasoning
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 lbs skinless chicken breasts cut into pieces
Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a bowl, combine minced garlic with the melted butter. In another bowl mix together the bread crumbs, Parmesan, parsley, salt, garlic salt, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Dip chicken pieces into garlic butter, then into crumb mixture to coat.
Placed coated chicken pieces on a 9X13 pan. Try to leave a little room between each piece. Drizzle with remaining garlic butter and bake uncovered 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Note that the chicken will get much more browned on the bottom side than on the top.
Homemade Tomato Sauce (from www.kevinandamanda.com)
2 Tbsp. butter
3-4 cloves minced garlic
1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
1/4 tsp sugar
1/4 c. heavy cream
salt and pepper to taste
6-8 basil leaves, chiffonaded
fresh flat leaf parsley
Melt 2 tbsp butter in saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garlic and cook about 2 minutes. Pour in tomatoes and sugar. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer, then reduce heart to medium-low, cover and continue simmering for 10 minutes,stirring occasionally. Once the sauce has simmered, stir in the cream and season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes. Lower heat and keep sauce warm. Add in basil and 1 tbsp parsley and stir well before serving.



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